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The Hoover Dam and Lake Mead are a 42-minute drive southeast from the bright lights of Las Vegas. Most tours travel to the area by motor coach and consist of a cruise around Lake Mead and viewings of the Hoover Dam from the observation deck. Some companies also include the government-guided Discovery Tour of the dam.

All Las Vegas Tours

All Las Vegas Tours provides a seven-hour deluxe tour of the Hoover Dam and a private cruise on Lake Mead. The Hoover Dam Bus Tour with optional Lake Mead Cruise begins with complimentary hotel pickup in Las Vegas and travels by motor coach to the dam. You'll spend two hours touring the famous landmark and exploring the underground facilities on the Discovery Tour before enjoying a lunch buffet. In the afternoon, you can climb aboard the Desert Princess for a 90-minute boat cruise of Lake Mead. Deli-style sandwiches are available during the cruise. Shuttle service back to your Las Vegas hotel is complimentary. This tour runs year round, and the company recommends wearing layers during the winter and spring months due to cooler temperatures.

Grand Canyon Tour Company

Operating tour groups since 1982, Grand Canyon Tour Company offers a 7.5-hour Lake Mead Cruise and Hoover Dam Tour. You'll explore Lake Mead while riding on the 300-passenger Desert Princess. The cruise offers scenic views of the area, and a deli-style lunch is served while you take in the sights. After the cruise you'll drive to the top of the Hoover Dam for photo opportunities, see an informational video on the construction of the dam and have time to tour the visitor center and exhibit hall. For an additional fee, you can participate in the dam's Discovery Tour, which takes you by elevator down to the generator room. The company provides pickup and drop-off at your Las Vegas hotel.

Vegas Tours

Vegas Tours provides an eight-hour Mighty Hoover Dam tour that travels by motor coach to both the Hoover Dam and Lake Mead. Sightseeing highlights include views over the edge of the dam from the observation deck, the guided Discovery Tour of the inside of the Hoover Dam and scenic views of man-made Lake Mead. A complimentary lunch is served. Additional features include a walking tour of the Desert Botanical Gardens before the drive back to Las Vegas. The company provides pickup and drop-off at designated hotels in Las Vegas.

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